Iraq opens its doors to 37 countries through the “e-visa” service
Iraq opens its doors to 37 countries through the “e-visa” service
2025-03-14 08:13
Shafaq News/ The Visa Guide website, which specializes in visa news around the world, confirmed that Iraqi authorities have abolished the requirement to obtain a visa upon arrival for citizens of the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and others, replacing it with an “electronic visa.”
According to the website’s report, translated by Shafaq News Agency, new changes regarding Iraqi visas have been implemented since March 1, 2025.
The report noted that these new measures will help reduce waiting times at immigration checkpoints, as advance visas will significantly facilitate border crossing procedures.
He explained that, as of the beginning of this month, citizens of the following European Union countries no longer require a visa upon arrival: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
The non-EU countries to which the new measures apply are Australia, Canada, China, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, South Korea, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The report explained that citizens of these countries must apply for an “electronic visa” to enter Iraq, noting that the visa, granted upon entry via land, air, and sea border crossings, is valid for 60 days from the date of arrival.
The report noted that the Iraqi e-visa allows citizens of the affected countries to avoid having to visit an Iraqi embassy or consulate to apply for a visa. It also advised those wishing to travel to Iraq to meet several important requirements first, including obtaining health insurance.
The website’s report concluded that Iraqi authorities, in order to facilitate travel procedures for foreign citizens, have signed visa waiver agreements with several countries, similar to what they did with Indonesia last September.
shafaq.com
